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Thursday, August 14, 2014

MOTHER FIGHTS BACK, AFTER FORCED C-SECTION, Patient Right # 6, The Right To Refuse Treatment

During the process of giving birth, Rinat Dray was in a vulnerable position. While trying to cope with labor contractions, she was wheeled to an operating room for a c-section, against her will. She is not a criminal; she is a mother. Yet her baby was forcibly cut out of her body during an invasive cesarean surgery, forced on her despite her refusal to consent and verbal outward cries for medical staff and Doctors to "Stop" the procedure and the mothers pleas. One can only shudder at the thought of being in such a terrible place.... 

Saturday, August 2, 2014

Great Food Guide, for Pregnant Women Who Need To Eat a Lower Fat Diet


Saturday, August 02, 2014
3:06 AM

This is a great example of a sensible food pyramid for a pregnant mother who requires a lower animal fat diet, eg, someone who is struggling with gall bladder or digestive issues. In general women in pregnancy will need a higher level of protein- in this case, they'll have to make it up with many types of legumes, dark greens and lower fat meats. If you'd like a healthier way to eat during pregnancy, taking childbirth classes like the ones we provide here at Enlightened Birth & Doula Services may help you better plan your diet and meals. We focus on preventative nutrition, which has proven extremely successful over the years.